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MaeLynn Harris Obituary
MaeLynn was born April 11, 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the daughter of Jerry Charles Kartchner and Marie Hanks Kartchner. She attended school in Salt Lake City and graduated from Brighton High School in 1998. In 2002 she graduated from Utah State University with a major in public relations.
MaeLynn married Andrew Lee Harris of North Logan, Utah, on June 22, 2001, in the Jordan River LDS Temple. They made their home in Logan. They are the parents of five children: Kendall (8), Ellie (6), Triston (4), Sawyer (4), and Abigail (3).
MaeLynn was an amazingly sweet person who brought joy to whomever she met. She loved painting, being outdoors, and socializing. She will be remembered as a happy, fun-loving, kind, beautiful woman who loved life. She served faithfully in multiple callings in the LDS Church and had a firm and abiding testimony. Her children were her joy and happiness and she was an excellent mother.
As a family we would like to thank all of those who cared so lovingly for MaeLynn and her family during her illness. The kindness, effort, and generosity extended in her behalf were without limit and were greatly appreciated.
MaeLynn is survived by her husband and children, her parents, her sister, Jamie, and her maternal grandmother, Mae Hanks, for whom she was named. She is also survived by her in-laws, Lee and Pamela Harris, and her biological family, Andy and Lori Reese, Devan, Jaide and Tonia.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Logan 10th Ward chapel located at 792 N. 500 East, Logan, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home located at 162 E. 400 North, Logan, and Saturday at the church, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will be at the North Logan City Cemetery, 2000 E. 2500 North, North Logan. Online guest book at nelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for MaeLynn Harris
Dallas Despain
January 27, 2025
Remembering you today!
Celestial Brandley
February 17, 2011
I'm not sure if I ever met Maelynn. We both graduated in Public Relations from USU a year apart. I may have had a class or two with her but I'm not sure. I do know however that she has had a lasting impression on my little sister Michelle Fitch. I am impressed with her and was near tears while reading about the ways she has influenced other people's lives. I am glad that she could be such a good friend to my little sister and I sincerely pray for her family, her husband and children especially, to be comforted at this time. I am so sorry for your loss because I can tell, she is an amazing woman. I wish I had known her. I'm sure I would have been changed for the better.
February 13, 2011
Maelyn, I don't know you and your family but share in the sadness that happens when loved ones leave us so early in life. I met your dad today at the cemetery and spoke with him briefly, I could tell in just those few moments how he adores you and your family. My son Jake is buried just above you across the way. My wife is buried in Logan cemetery, she passed away 3 months after delivering our 6th son. Jake died less than 2 years ago.We mourn those we miss dearly but find comfort in knowing we'll all be reunited soon. I feel such peace when I'm near Jake and am up in such a beautiful place. Blessings and prayers in your behalf and that of your family.
Chad Hawkes
Dallas Despain
February 9, 2011
Maelynn,
I'm pretty sure that we went to every single school together from elementary school up to college. We were never super close, but whenever we saw each other we always said hi. At Brighton High you were always fun and kind, which is rare in high school :). You were also very bright. It was always fun to run into you around Utah State. I could tell that you are a wonderful mother and I know you'll be missed. My condolences to the family.
Krysti Libby
February 6, 2011
You were such a good friend,and always kind. You will be missed. It is always sad to see someone so young leave this life so early, but I know that you are free from pain and happy now. There is no doubt in my mind that you were welcomed by our Savior, and that your family will be given the strength and peace they need to press forward.
linda & bj hawkins
February 5, 2011
My heart with Andrew & your familys !Your wife is beautiful and angel watching over you !! love linda Hawkins
Sheree Parent
February 5, 2011
MaeLynn, I will always remember how kind and loving you were! You were always so sweet and just fun to be around! You will be greatly missed by so many!
Marci Vlam
February 5, 2011
I will remember Maelynn with her beautiful smile and her caring eyes.
Heather Albee-Scott
February 5, 2011
I was so fortunate to know Maelynn through her daughter's school and she was a wonderful, loving and involved mother. I am so sorry I didn't get to know her more - she had such a giving spirit. My thoughts are with her family.
February 5, 2011
Dear Marie, Jaime, and Jerry,
Allen and I are very blessed to have known your sweet family for so many years. We remember very clearly when Maelynn came into your home. She is a very sweet and loving young woman. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. We cherish your friendship, and want you to know that you inspire us. Your grandchildren will always remind you of Maelynn and reward you with much happiness. Look forward to fond memories of the life she lived and what she accomplished in such a short time on earth. We send our love and know that you will have her spirit with you always.
Allen and Marla Carlisle
Melanie Lafeen
February 3, 2011
I was a roommate with MaeLynn our freshman year of college. I have to admit that we didn't keep in great contact afterwards, but I've followed the blog during her illness. She was a wonderfully sweet friend and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I'm sure that hasn't changed over the last few years since then.
My thoughts and prayers have been with her and your family, and will continue.
Melanie Hardcastle Lafeen
Jenny Despain
February 3, 2011
I didn't know Maelynn but she left a sweet and distinct impression on me at my husband's 10 year high school reunion. They were doing "person who has..." awards and when "person who has had the most children" came up, she ran to the front, beautiful and beaming, "I have five children!" She was so so proud of her children, it just exuded from her and I knew that she was a wonderful, proud, loving mother. After the reunion, my husband and I were talking about how nice she was- he said she was one of the nicest people he knew in high school. "She has always been like that," he said. I just thought it was really sweet to see such a positive and loving example of motherhood at a high school reunion, far more impressive then any other recognitions. She is a true example to me. My heart and prayers go out to her family and children. A sweet, guardian mother angel is sure to be watching over them.
Angela Steimle
February 3, 2011
Mae was my childhood friend that insisted our friends make a pact to always be friends, i think she even had us all sign a contract. She loved making time capsule's and after a week of hard waiting, we'd go out and discover them again with astonished joy of our long lost treasure, which often included notes of friendship toward each other. Her true faith shined as a mother , allowing her children to be who they are without fear. she wasn't "a helicopter mom" her calmness was awe inspiring to me. If i can learn something from Mae it would be to emmulate the kind of listener she was. Mae listened with her whole heart which was the greatest gift to me and every life she lit up, never judging, always loving, she had so much genuine natural beauty and soul. She always has been an angel.
Amanda Lloyd
February 3, 2011
Harris/Kartchner/Reese Families
I have known Maelynn since middle school. She has been an incredible person for as long as I have known her. May your families always feel her love and presence. May her spirit guide her children throughout their lives. What an amazing friend she has been. She will be greatly missed. My love is with you all.
Amanda Adamson Lloyd
Shanna Gibbons
February 3, 2011
Maelynne, we will miss your sweet smile and fun personality. We loved painting with you in our Northern Utah Tole Society chapter. You will always be remembered as a gifted and special painter, along with those adorable twins you brought to chapter meeting. We know our Father in Heaven has a special assignment for you and that you will be watching over those beautiful children.
Last year at Mae's birthday party.
Katie Zsembery
February 3, 2011
MaeLynn, I'm so grateful for your friendship. The year we spent together as roommates at USU was such a wonderful time in my life. I look forward to seeing you again and having a Reeder 101 reunion. You are an amazing person. I know that you home and have finished all that you where sent here to do. I love you and will miss you but I'm also happy for you and that you can finally move on with the next phase. I pray that your family will be blessed with comfort and strengthen.
Love, KTnanna
Ronald Jensen
February 3, 2011
I think I knew Kendall at the Summer Reading Club for Kids last year. My condolences to her at the loss of her mother.
Tonia Reese
February 2, 2011
I am Maelynn's birth sister!! i feel so so lucky and blessed that i got to have an amazing 6 years with her!! our family was so incomplete with out her in our lives and the moment we found her, everything was complete again! i am so glad that i got to call her MY sister and that she was a part of my family again! she is so beautiful on the inside and out. i am so happy you are finally at peace sis but i will miss you more and more everyday!! i love you Mae you will always be our butterfly!! <3
Tonia Reese
February 2, 2011
I am Maelynn's birth sister. got to know her for an amazing 6 years!!!! i am sooo soo blessed and lucky that i got to meet such an amazing human being and i got to call her my sister and a part of my family <3 we were so incomplete for so long and the minute Mae came into our life everything was so complete!! i love you sis with all my heart and i am so happy you are finally at peace but i will miss you more and more every day!! rest in peace big sis!! you are OUR angel!!
Gina Jones
February 2, 2011
Maelynn, you must have had important things to tend to in heaven to have left this earth so early. My heart goes out to your husband and children. I will always remember the wonderful person you are and I will miss you....
Laura Moser
February 2, 2011
Words cannot express both the sorrow and joy we're going through this week. What a loss for us, but what a gain for heaven! Andrew and kids...we're here for you!
Stacie Rose Pratt
February 2, 2011
I went to High School with Maelynn. She was a beautiful girl. I loved her so much. She touched my life. She will be missed.
McKay LeFevre
February 2, 2011
We never knew Maelynn but we did know of her. We are so glad that she had good parents and a wonderful family. We'd like to express our condolences to all of you. We hope that you'll find peace knowing that you will hold her in your arms again and have her for eternity.
McKay & Marjorie LeFevre/Aunt & Uncle.
Rhonda Amicone
February 2, 2011
Maelynn and Family: Although I only know of you through Tonia, I know how hard this time can be. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about Mae and the support she has received. I am so impressed by the strong love you have demonstrated for her and as a family for each other. I hope that you may all find relief and comfort in your beliefs and know that Mae is no longer suffering. I wish you all the greatest blessings.
February 2, 2011
You will be missed Maelynn, you were and will always be a beautiful woman and great example to all of us. We will miss you, but know you are free from pain and will be watching over your family always.
Love, Tyler, Monica and Oliva
February 2, 2011
We send our love and sympathy.
Will and Brenda Lusk
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